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Cocu has trialled a number of formations already this season, favouring a 4-3-3, looking at a 4-2-3-1 and also switching to three at the back at times.

“We did it twice (three at the back),” he said. “Sometimes, it can be because an opponent plays in a certain way, or to get the initiative back.

“We prefer to play with the characters we have, with the style of play that we have but if it’s needed, of course. You need a back-up in any game, so it could be that we need to play this sometimes to have more control on the game and our organisation.”

The Rams return to action after the international break with a home game on Friday, September 13, against Cardiff City.